#CHILEAN MAUSER CLEANING SERIAL NUMBERS#

(For some great historical background, see the video by firearms historian Ian McCollum: Boer Mausers. They were returned to DWM, and subsequently marked with the Chilean crest for inclusion in one of the Chilean contract orders. But this is one of the last batch of O.V.S.-marked rifles that were intercepted by the British in 1899. This rifle was initially slated for delivery to the Orange Free State in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Often mistakenly called вЂњModel 1895вЂќ, these are mechanically the Model 1893, because they have a square-bottom bolt and donвЂ™t have the Chilean Model 1895-style third locking lug. The no-prefix Model 1893s were some of the first produced after Ludwig Loewe was merged into DWM in 1897. Matching number on cleaning rod, triggerguard, and floorplate, but not the bolt.

A later-style russet leather sling is included. The bolt stop and follower still show some brilliant electric blue color. (See photos.) The stock shows a faint cartouche. The rifleвЂ™s wood and metal show only light service wear. Cleaning rod is present and number-matching! Bore is bright, with sharp rifling. Chilean crest is intact on receiver ring.

This rifle likely started out with a straight bolt, but was retrofitted with a cavalry-syle bolt.

#CHILEAN MAUSER CLEANING SERIAL NUMBERS#

Bolt serial numbers mismatched to receiver-typical of early rifles that went back to the Chilean for arsenal re-build. Near excellent overall condition with 98%+ original arsenal blueвЂ“except on the butplate. A rare Orange Free State (O.V.S.) Boer War contract and Chilean contract Model 1893 DWM full-length 7Г—57 Mauser rifle.

Chilean mauser cleaning